My Dear Patton -
Here is your pardon. I hope it may be of service. All at our house send much
love to you, Etta, & the children.
Yrs affly,
Nate F. Pleasants

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186

Honorable William H. Seward,
Secretary of State

Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the President's Warrant of Pardon,
bearing date 186_, and hereby signify my acceptance of the same, with all
conditions therein specified.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,